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Dr. Gyula Csurgai

Lecturer in International Relations, Geopolitics, and Geo-Economics

Dr. Gyula Csurgai
Faculty Type
Core Teaching Faculty
Expertise Areas
European Studies Geopolitics International Affairs International Political Economy International Regulation International Research and Policy Analysis International Security
Professional Experience
  • Lecturer in International Relations, Geopolitics, and Geo-Economics
  • Academic Director, SIT Geneva
  • Former Scientific Collaborator, Geneva International Peace Research Institute
  • Organizer of international symposiums and research initiatives
  • Advisor and contributor to international organizations, governments, and private sector projects
Education
  • PhD, University of Geneva
  • Postgraduate Degree in European Studies, European Institute, University of Geneva
  • Political Science Studies, Concordia University, Canada
  • Political Science Studies, University of Toulouse, France

Biography

Dr. Gyula Csurgai is an expert in international relations, geopolitics, and geo-economics, with extensive academic and research experience spanning Europe and North America. 

He obtained his doctorate from the University of Geneva and completed political science studies at Concordia University in Canada and the University of Toulouse in France. He also earned a postgraduate degree in European Studies from the European Institute at the University of Geneva. 

Dr. Csurgai previously worked as a scientific collaborator at the Geneva International Peace Research Institute and has taught international relations, geopolitics, and geo-economics across undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral programmes. 

Throughout his career, he has organized international symposiums, participated in international research projects, and provided expertise to international organizations, governments, and private sector stakeholders on issues related to international affairs, strategic studies, and global political dynamics. 

Since joining SIT in Geneva in 1997, Dr. Csurgai has held several academic responsibilities and became Academic Director in 2002, contributing to the development of international academic programmes and interdisciplinary education initiatives. 

Born in Hungary and holding Swiss citizenship, Dr. Csurgai brings a broad international and multicultural perspective to his academic and professional work. 

At the Geneva School of Diplomacy, he contributes expertise in geopolitics, geo-economics, international relations, and strategic global affairs.